Hamas agrees to extend ceasefire for further 5 days

Hamas has agreed to extend a ceasefire for another five days, the head of the Palestinian delegation negotiating a truce with Israel has said.

Azzam al-Ahmad said last night the ceasefire was meant to ensure a “positive atmosphere,” while noting there had been “lots of progress” in the talks.

A Hamas official earlier said the truce had been extended for 72 hours.